As many as 11 people, including members from the influential Nilekani, Bajaj and Godrej families, were honoured for their outstanding contribution towards the good of the society at Forbes India Philanthropy Awards.
'Access is such a big step.' 'But once you enter those rooms, it's up to what you do in those rooms.' 'Film-making is a very expensive business and they will not put money into people they don't believe in.' 'So talent speaks at the end of the day.'
'In the film she played a chirpy bubbly character. But in person she was quite the opposite. Very dignified, graceful and quiet,' Dharmendra, who starred with Jayalalithaa in her only film, tells Subhash K Jha.
Ajay has made some brilliantly reviewed films, some big hits and many, many, entertainers.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
It is no longer an individual's problem, but one that organisations need to take cognisance of and build into their diversity and people management policies and practices.
'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'
Forty-year-old O'Neil Bell was killed during a robbery in Atlanta, while suspended St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey underwent surgery after shootout
'It is because of him I am in India,' says the Bollywood superstar's rumoured girlfriend.
Some of Bollywood's amazing women shared some amazing words on Women's Day.
Baahubali Director S S Rajamouli's next... R Madhavan in hospital... All this and more in Subhash K Jha's Bollywood Buzz.
Yogita Kasture, a foreign language and soft skills trainer tells you why learning a foreign language is important with examples from daily experiences.
He designed some of India's most iconic buildings.
'Fox makes films worth millions and millions of dollars. Fudging a few crores doesn't make much difference.'
Don't be tempted to take up what is on offer simply because it has come to you on a platter and looks promising on the surface.
'Those 10 years in the IAF has made me what I am today.'
The actress, who starred in films like Bhabhi and Choti Bahen, was 75.
The army of the future needs a system of transparency and research. An open sociology of the army is a democratic necessity. An openness of information is a necessity of the army of the future fighting the next peace and next war on behalf of society, says social scientist Shiv Visvanathan.
Playing in a FIFA World Cup remains a pipe dream for India
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
Kiran Bajaj, principal of Greenlawns High School, Mumbai, talks about easing the transition from school to college.
Of all the Indian films screened in Toronto, three stood out for Aseem Chhabra -- A Death in the Gunj, Mostly Sunny and An Insignificant Man.
Models.com recently released its 2015 rankings of the top female models in the business.
Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.
After 22 years at MullenLowe Lintas and a total of 30 years in the ad world, R Balakrishnan bids adieu; will continue working on film projects.
The curse of stardom, especially in a country like India -- which wants its Gods to be tidy and punctilious -- is that stardom forces you to stop exploring the frozen sea inside you, and instead inspires you more and more to perform out of a small puddle, observes Sreehari Nair.
Filmmaker and naturalist Kahini Ghosh Mehta talks about her career and the highs and lows of following your passion.
While India have been busy with their preparations in Sri Lanka, focus among the locals is slowly shifting to their heroic batsman Kumar Sangakkara.
Generation, a youth employment non-profit, is empowering young people to build thriving, sustainable careers. It also provides employers the highly skilled, motivated talent they need.
Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang on what made him start the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation way back in 2011 when he himself in the midst of his own shooting career.
Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice.
'I truly believe that Durga resides in us, women,' says Rani Mukerji. 'If a woman believes that and she chanalises that energy, she will be able to ward off a lot of things.'
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.
Rafael Nadal says winning a French Open-Wimbledon double for the third time in his career will be "complicated" but is highly motivated to have a go as he prepares for the grasscourt season.
Every month you should work on these questions: Who am I? What skill set do I have? What experience do I have?
- 'The current coaching set-up has done a fantastic job and if they are given a one-year run then they could really make a difference'
'When you saw him, you immediately knew that he was something special.'
'There has to be an 18-month transition.' 'But if the government had some prior knowledge that the high value notes were being used for an imminent terrorist activity in the country, then we have to accept the step.'
